
DIMAPUR, JANUARY 23 (MExN): The Finance Department has issued an office memorandum outlining district-level responsibilities to facilitate claims under the Chief Minister’s Life Insurance Scheme (CMLIS), aimed at providing accidental insurance coverage to beneficiaries. The guidelines address various scenarios under which claims can be processed, ensuring support for families affected by incidents such as snake bites, road accidents, drowning, and other tragic events.
To streamline the claims process, the department stated that a postmortem report, where available, will suffice and must be submitted along with the claim. However, in areas lacking the infrastructure for postmortem examinations or where customary practices prevent them, district administration officials will conduct detailed inquiries and submit reports to verify the circumstances surrounding the accident.
The memorandum specified additional measures for cases where bodies have already been buried before the matter is brought to the attention of authorities. In such situations, the administrative officer of the concerned subdivision is tasked with conducting an inquiry to establish the validity of the claim and preparing a report. For incidents reported before burial, administrative officers must verify the details and submit their findings with due observations.
The CMLIS aims to provide crucial financial assistance to families of breadwinners and dependents during unforeseen tragedies. These updated guidelines, issued through the Directorate of Information and Public Relations (DIPR), seek to ensure clarity and efficiency in the claims process, while addressing the diverse challenges faced by beneficiaries across the state.